Traffic & Transit
Woman Dies In Early Morning Crash In Austin
Incident occurred just after 5 a.m. at 3505 Montopolis Dr., where passenger of 2010 red Chevy Tahoe was pronounced dead at the scene.
AUSTIN, TX — A passenger died in a car crash early Friday, police said.
The incident occurred just after 5 a.m. at 3505 Montpolis Dr., where a female passenger of a 2010 red Chevy Tahoe was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the vehicle, along with the other occupants, fled the scene of the accident, police added.
A preliminary police investigation revealed the vehicle was driving northbound on Montopolis at a high rate of speed when the driver lost control and struck a tree. The SUV came to rest against the loading dock wall at the LCRA Dalchau Service Center.
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Police urge anyone with information about this crash to contact detectives at 512-974-5576.
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